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ENGINEER

Naval Sea Systems Command

Department of the Navy

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$48,005 - $114,413

per year

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GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level engineering role at the Naval Sea Systems Command involves supporting the research and development of energetic materials, like those used in naval systems, by applying basic engineering principles and working on complex equipment.

You'll collaborate with teams, communicate technical details to non-experts, and help manage projects to meet customer needs.

It's a good fit for recent engineering graduates or those with one year of relevant experience who enjoy hands-on technical work in a structured government environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to ND-02/GS-5/GS-8 level in engineering, including research on energetic materials
  • Ability to apply basic engineering principles, techniques, and methods
  • Strong communication skills to present technical data to non-technical audiences
  • Experience planning, coordinating tasks, and managing resources based on customer requirements
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (implied for DoD role)
  • Subject to DoD hiring freeze with potential exemptions

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties are listed at the ND-03.

TO QUALIFY FOR ND-03: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the ND-02 (GS-5/GS-8 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: as a professional Engineer, applying basic engineering principles to assist with or conduct research related to the development of energetic materials utilizing basic techniques, procedures, and methods.

TO QUALIFY FOR ND-02: You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study as described in the Education section of this flyer.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 0830 IOR: Mechanical Engineering Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

** The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.

Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. ** Major Duties:

  • You will work with experienced team members on varied, complex equipment systems requiring the application of advanced engineering concepts, theories, and principles.
  • You will present and discuss technical data with non-technical audiences. You will be the main interface between customers and our internal team.
  • You will plan and coordinate internal tasking based on customer and external stakeholder requirements.
  • You will efficiently use resources, project future workload, and actively seek ways to increase program efficiency.
  • You will work independently but with oversight from supervisor as well as other experienced team members.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12881156-26-NMS